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Honest guides for IMGs preparing for AMC
Long-form, founder-written, evidence-cited. Every article is reviewed by Dr Amandeep Kamboj, an AMC pass-graduate IMG. We update guides every 6 months as standards shift.
How IMGs Land Their First RMO Job in Australia: State-by-State Strategy for 2026
Australian RMO recruitment runs state-by-state from May to September each year. The IMG playbook: target DPA-eligible hospitals, match the local CV style, and apply to multiple states in parallel.
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AMC Part 2 Clinical Exam: The IMG's Guide to Passing 16 Stations First Attempt (2026)
AMC Clinical (Part 2) is 16 stations of 8 minutes — 14 examined, 9 to pass (revised 2026). The bottleneck is communication style, not knowledge. A 12-week first-attempt prep plan.
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Recency of Practice and AMC: What Order Should an IMG Do Things In? (2026)
AMC Part 1 first, then English, AMC Part 2, AHPRA, and finally recency in Australia — but real exceptions exist. The IMG order-of-operations no one explains.
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OSCE Guide for IMGs (2026): How to Prepare for the AMC Clinical Exam
A complete OSCE preparation guide for IMGs sitting the AMC Clinical Exam — communication frameworks, history mnemonics, day-of-exam strategy, and the Australian-context pitfalls that cost candidates marks.
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IELTS vs OET for AHPRA in 2026: Which English Test Should an IMG Doctor Take?
OET Medicine is easier for working clinicians, IELTS Academic is cheaper and more flexible — both are AHPRA-accepted. Pick by daily English habits, not price.
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AHPRA Registration for International Medical Graduates: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
The complete step-by-step guide to AHPRA registration for IMGs in 2026 — pathways, EPIC verification, English language requirements, fees, timelines, and the mistakes that cost applicants months.
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AMC Part 1 Study Plan: A Realistic 16-Week Schedule for Working IMGs (2026)
A 16-week AMC Part 1 prep plan built for working IMGs — 2 hours on weekdays, 6 on weekends, 3000+ MCQs, 3 timed mocks. Based on what actually works across 136 Mostly Medicine users.
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AMC Pass Rates by Country (2024-2026): What the Data Actually Shows IMGs
AMC Part 1 first-attempt pass rates sit around 60-70%, with country-level variation driven by years-since-graduation and structured prep, not innate ability.
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AMC vs PLAB in 2026: Which Exam Should an IMG Take First (Australia or UK)?
AMC and PLAB lead to different countries, not different leagues. Compare cost, format, pass rates, registration steps and time-to-PR — and pick the one you actually want to live in.
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